Registered Nurse Level 1 - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

108780.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Post-operative Care, Airway Management, Pain Management, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centred Care, Evidence-based Practice, High-acuity Care, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1 (PN63998) Salary: $82,993 – $108,780 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital Section: Surgery Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Join the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at Canberra Hospital and be at the forefront of high-acuity, fast-paced patient care. Supporting 20 operating theatres, you’ll deliver expert post-operative care—managing airways, pain, and rapid clinical changes across a diverse range of complex surgical specialties. As part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide patient-centred, evidence-based care while being backed by dedicated education and leadership teams to grow your expertise. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about safe, high-quality recovery care, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sharon Jeffery at 02-5124 3201 or at Sharon.Jeffery@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Deliver expert post-operative care for patients across diverse surgical specialties in a high-acuity environment. Manage airways, pain, and rapid clinical changes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.